Bharathi Rao - Actor Profile

Bharathi Rao

Acting
Updated: Apr 12, 2026
50Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Aug 15, 1950
Birth Place: Mysore, Karnataka, India

About Bharathi Rao

Bharathi Rao is an Indian film actress who has performed in Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Tamil and Telugu language films. She was mostly seen as a leading actress in the Kannada film industry during the late 1960s to 1980s.

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Bharathi Rao Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Bharathi Rao reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Bharathi Rao's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 48% of Bharathi Rao's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Hrudaya Sangama, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Bharathi Rao Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Bharathi Rao's career based on audience ratings.

★10.0
Hrudaya Sangama (1972) movie poster
★10.0

Hrudaya Sangama: Rajanna is confined to a luxurious lifestyle and his routine of work is managed by his caretaker. But Rajanna wants to l

Hrudaya Sangama

1972•Drama
★10.0
Janma Rahasya (1972) movie poster
★10.0

Janma Rahasya: Kaveri, a poor woman, tries to commit suicide with her son but is caught. She is put behind bars and her son is brought

Janma Rahasya

1972•Family
★9.6
Bangarada Manushya (1972) movie poster
★9.6

Bangarada Manushya: Rajeeva comes to the village to visit his sister only to find that she's in financial trouble and has lost her husband.

Bangarada Manushya

1972
★9.5
Baalu Belagithu (1970) movie poster
★9.5

Baalu Belagithu: Baalu Belagithu is a 1970 Indian Kannada language drama film written and directed by Siddalingaiah. It stars Rajkumar, J

Baalu Belagithu

1970•Family
★9.5
Bidugade (1973) movie poster
★9.5

Bidugade: The movie is about a reporter who concocts a false case so as to get himself convicted for first degree murder so that h

Bidugade

1973•Family

Full Filmography

Every movie Bharathi Rao has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2019 Kurukshetra Kunti Flop Similar →
2016 Doddmane Hudga - Average Similar →
2013 Ravana Desam - Flop Similar →
2009 Raaj Herself Flop Similar →
2006 Tananam Tananam - Flop Similar →
2002 Mazhathullikkilukkam Alice John Average Similar →
2001 Karumadikkuttan Kuttan & Nandini's Grandmother Average Similar →
2000 Narasimham Sharada Hit Similar →
1998 Sundara Pandian - Flop Similar →
1998 Nakshatratharattu - Super Hit Similar →
1997 Varnapakittu Sunny's Mother Average Similar →
1997 Oru Yaatra Mozhi Govindan Kutty's Mother Hit Similar →
1995 Achan Kombath Amma Varambath Parvathi Flop Similar →
1993 Devasuram Yasodha Hit Similar →
1991 Santhwanam - Flop Similar →
1990 Prema Yuddham - Super Hit Similar →
1987 Uttar Dakshin Bharathi Average Similar →
1987 Uppu Khadeeja Flop Similar →
1984 Runa Mukthalu Goda Flop Similar →
1980 Rahasya Rathri - Flop Similar →
1977 Manasaakshi - Flop Similar →
1974 Kunwara Baap Radha Hit Similar →
1973 Doorada Betta Gowri Super Hit Similar →
1973 Neramu Siksha - Flop Similar →
1973 Swayamvara Vasantha Devi Super Hit Similar →
1973 Bidugade Shobha Super Hit Similar →
1972 Jaga Mecchida Maga Yamini Super Hit Similar →
1972 Bangarada Manushya Lakshmi Super Hit Similar →
1972 Janma Rahasya - Super Hit Similar →
1972 Hrudaya Sangama - Super Hit Similar →
1971 Sri Krishna Rukmini Sathyabhama Sathyabhama Super Hit Similar →
1971 Avalukkendru Oru Manam - Flop Similar →
1971 Kula Gourava Radha Super Hit Similar →
1970 Baalu Belagithu Lakshmi Super Hit Similar →
1970 Mastana Sharada Flop Similar →
1970 Bhale Jodi Sunitha Super Hit Similar →
1970 Sri Krishnadevaraya Chinna Devi Super Hit Similar →
1969 Mayor Muthanna Geetha Super Hit Similar →
1969 Thanga Surangam - Flop Similar →
1969 Nil Gavani Kadhali Malathi Flop Similar →
1967 Beedi Basavanna Vijaya Super Hit Similar →
1967 Rajadurgada Rahasya - Super Hit Similar →
1967 Deiva Cheyal - Flop Similar →
1967 Mehrban Geeta Swarup Flop Similar →
1966 Sandhya Raaga - Flop Similar →
1966 Emme Thammanna Meena Super Hit Similar →
1966 Nadodi - Super Hit Similar →
1966 Suraj Geeta Singh (as Bharati) Average Similar →
1966 Dudde Doddappa Kalpana Hit Similar →
1965 Geet Gaaya Pattharonne Chanchal - Ramlal's niece Average Similar →

Bharathi Rao - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Bharathi Rao?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Bharathi Rao is "Hrudaya Sangama" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Bharathi Rao acted in?

Bharathi Rao has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Bharathi Rao?

Other notable films include "Janma Rahasya", "Bangarada Manushya", and "Baalu Belagithu".

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